I've found lots of tutorials on how to bleed the disk brakes. And in all of them there is nothing about removing existing fluid.
I'm quite afraid that when I start to bleed brakes the existing fluid ...

It's common knowledge that disc brakes need to be bedded in. But I've never heard or found a description of what happens if you don't bed them in.
Given the number of BSO's that now have disc brakes, ...

I have a 2008 Giant XTC 01 that came with disc brakes. Those brakes have been difficult to service throughout my time with the bike, now the pads on the back are worn out the fluid lines on the front ...

When I apply rear brakes only (I know this isn't the proper way to stop), it slows me down but never locks the wheel to the point of skidding (on dry pavement anyway). This is a new 'cyclocross' style ...

I am looking at cross bikes to keep me cycling through the winter.
http://www.nicholsons-cycles.co.uk/product/focus-bikes-mares-cx-3-0-disc-105/49669
I like this but am worried about the brakes - I ...

I've browsed several closely related questions already, but haven't found one quite like my issue yet.
I have the following rack, a Topeak Tourist for Disc Brake bikes (with a matching Topeak trunk ...

I know aero bars are considered unsafe for peloton, does this extend to disc brakes whose rotors can be hot and sharp? I'm not talking about races, just casual training rides: is it reasonably safe ...

During operation, disc brake pads cut grooves into the rotor. When replacing the pads with new ones, would it be a good idea to smoothen the rotor with sandpaper(e.g. grit 200 then grit 800)? What is ...

For some days now I am observing the decreasing performance of my disc brakes on my MTB. Additionally, braking is extremely loud (squeaking). I don't think I have oil or fatty substances on the discs. ...

Alcohol and brake cleaner seems to be the recommended options for cleaning disc brake rotors. I don't have any of that available currently, so are there any suiltable alternatives to them that can be ...

I have a 10-year old bike, fitted with hydraulic disk brakes. The bike has been actively used for around 4 years only though.
Recently, my brake levers started to have more and more "play" before the ...

I recently took my bike to the shop, since it started making a weird metal on metal (not squeal, just hard brushing sound). After checking it out the saw that the back brake pads where really (REALLY) ...

I've been thinking in changing my v-brakes to disc brakes.
Now that my rear v-break can't brake anymore I think that it is time change it.
I've already seen this article. My frame is prepared for disc ...

In looking at replacing my disc brake rotors, and looking online I see there are different sizes available (between 180 and 203 mm). My question is, what dimension do I measure on my existing rotor? ...

I just built up a new frame and discovered that, due to slightly different geometry the rear disc caliper can't be adjusted so that it doesn't rub. Basically I've got them all the way over to one side ...

I took a hard spill the other day on my mountain bike and snapped my left hand brake lever in to pieces.
The ones that snapped are stock alloy rubbish that came with a Specialized Hardrock 2010 Disc ...

I was having a real trouble finding a suitable rear rack for my bike, a Cannondale Trail 6, with disc brakes.
My usual bike use is to the office (bag containing laptop, lunch, rain jacket, etc. with ...

Suppose I have a disk-compatible hub and frame, but want build a wheel based around a very specific touring rim, which is labelled as being for rim brakes.
My understanding is that you cannot attach ...

I recently replaced my hubs, and not-so-recently the front brake rotor.
In dry conditions, everything works fine, brakes well and makes almost no noise. In rainy conditions, however, the front disk ...

I have been told that every fork has a maximum rotor size characteristic. For example, for my $75 Suntour this is listed as 185mm. The explaination that I have been given for this limitation is that ...